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Hunter Valley Football vice president quits amid call for board overhaul

On Thursday, Hunter Valley Football Association vice president Peree Watson stood down from the six-person executive committee after at least 17 of the 26 Hunter Valley Football clubs called for two-thirds of the zone's board to stand down.
Last week, Newcastle Football withdrew from the three-zone competition, citing governance and financial disparities, and on Thursday declined mediation as Hunter Valley and Macquarie announced Interzone Football; Newcastle will run its own competition for under 12s through to over 35s.
Clubs warn the split affects about 25,000 players, raising concerns of lopsided scorelines and higher-level play; they demanded a special meeting to vote no confidence in four of the six existing board members.
Clubs are seeking constitutional amendments to remove executive appointment powers, warning they may convene a meeting under Clause 29 of the Associations Incorporation Regulation 2022 , while Watson supported efforts to deliver Interzone Football for the 2026 community season.
The Herald understands no allegations are being made; clubs seek sole power to appoint their board, with the document stating the change aims to preserve democratic club control.

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